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Find the College that is right for you!

This directory includes information on 275
college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name,
location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions
for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information
in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

The information included here was submitted to Think College by the
college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a
Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that
have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated
with an accredited college or university and serve students with
intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to
make changes to a current program listing,
please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

The purpose of the ABLE program is to provide students (ages 18 to 24) with intellectual disabilities a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to independence in employment and community involvement. Students must be between 18 and 24 years of age and have the ability to communicate and navigate independently. Students can be either dually enrolled in a... Read more

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ABLE (Achieving Balance in Life through Education)
2303 College Avenue
Huntington,
IN 46750

The purpose of the AIM program is to provide transition-aged students (ages 18 to 21) with intellectual disabilities, or other qualifying disabilities, a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to employment in a career field. Students will particpate in on-campus and/or community work experiences (paid and/or unpaid), be exposed to various career options... Read more

The purpose of the GWA program is to provide transition-aged students (ages 18 to 22) with intellectual and cognitive disabilities a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to employment in a career field. Read more

The purpose of the INSPIRE program is to provide transition-aged students (ages 18 to 22) with intellectual and cognitive disabilities a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to employment in a career field. Read more

IUPUI collaborates with the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to sponsor the SITE program. SITE is a transition program that serves an average of 10-16 students ages 18-21 each year from IPS. Students outside of IPS who apply and are accepted into SITE must enroll in IPS prior to beginning the SITE program. Students spend one to two years on campus taking classes, engaging in typical college classes and activities, interacting with college peers... Read more

STRIVE U is a two year residential-based program that provides post-secondary education and training to young adults with developmental disabilities in the realms of residential, employment, and community skills with the goal of enabling its graduates to live and work as full community members with maximum independence, productivity, and dignity Read more

Northeastern State University’s RiverHawks Scholar Program is the first comprehensive, inclusive program in Oklahoma for young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The program is the first program to be funded by LeadLearnLive, a non-profit organization with the mission to bring post-secondary programs to Oklahoma for these students. The program is a four-year certificate program with the option for students to earn college... Read more

The University of Oklahoma’s Sooner Works is a comprehensive integrated program for students with an intellectual or developmental disability who desire a postsecondary experience on a college campus. Sooner Works will start the fall of 2019. The program is a four-year certificate program offering a college experience to prepare participants for competitive employment and independent living through a combination of coursework and career... Read more

The Bearcat B.E.S.T. (Building Excellence through Skills Training) transition program is a college based transition program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students attend on a full-time basis (8:30-3:30 Monday through Friday). The program enables young adults with these disabilities to bridge the gap from the K-12 school environment to adulthood, building the skills needed for maximal adult independence in a safe... Read more

Career Studies offers students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in inclusive learning environments on a college campus. This individualized post-secondary education program targets individuals ages 18-25 with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities, who have completed secondary education or are in their final years of high school. Applicants are those who have not been able to access college by... Read more